Kitten
Clouds Lyrics


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You could put it in a saucer
You could put it in a cup
You could put it in a bowl
And like a kitten I could lap it up

Leave it somewhere I could find it
Behind a door kindly left unshut
Anywhere that I can reach it
And like a kitten I can lap it up

Hide it somewhere dark and secret
In a cupboard tightly locked up




I will know and I will seek it
And like a kitten I will lap it up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Clouds's song "Kitten" can be interpreted in different ways, depending on the perspective of the listener. However, the most obvious interpretation is the idea of a person who is yearning for affection and attention from his/her partner. The person in the song is like a kitten who is looking for someone to love her, to give her attention and assurance. The lyrics "You could put it in a saucer, you could put it in a cup, you could put it in a bowl, and like a kitten I could lap it up" can be seen as a metaphor for someone who is satisfied with the littlest gesture of love or attention, just like how a kitten would lap up any amount of milk given to her.


The next stanza, "Leave it somewhere I could find it, behind a door kindly left unshut, anywhere that I can reach it, and like a kitten I can lap it up" is like a plea from someone who is asking her partner to leave her some love or attention in any way possible, so that she could feel loved and wanted.


The last stanza, "Hide it somewhere dark and secret, in a cupboard tightly locked up, I will know and I will seek it, and like a kitten I will lap it up" can be interpreted as someone who is determined to find love, even if it's hidden or locked up. It reflects a person who is willing to go through any lengths just to feel the love that she needs.


Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of affection, care, and attention in a relationship. It shows how a small act of love and tenderness can make all the difference in someone's emotional well-being.


Line by Line Meaning

You could put it in a saucer
If you serve it in a shallow dish or plate designed for holding liquids, I'd happily consume it


You could put it in a cup
If you serve it in a small container used for holding hot drinks, I'd be glad to have it


You could put it in a bowl
If you serve it in a deep round dish used for holding soups, salads or cereals, I'd love to have it


And like a kitten I could lap it up
Just like how a young cat drinks milk using its tongue, I too could enjoy drinking it quickly in small amounts


Leave it somewhere I could find it
If you keep it in a place where I can easily notice or locate it, that would be really helpful


Behind a door kindly left unshut
Perhaps, you could place it behind a door that's slightly open or ajar, giving me a hint that it's there


Anywhere that I can reach it
As long as it's kept in a spot that's within my reach or access, I'd be able to get to it without any problem


And like a kitten I can lap it up
Just like how a young cat drinks milk using its tongue, I too could enjoy drinking it quickly in small amounts


Hide it somewhere dark and secret
If you wish to keep it in a concealed and private spot, that would make it more thrilling and exciting for me to find it


In a cupboard tightly locked up
You could keep it in a firmly shut storage space that's out of my sight, adding an element of suspense to the search


I will know and I will seek it
Even if it's hidden, I'll figure out where it is and look for it with eagerness and determination


And like a kitten I will lap it up
Just like how a young cat drinks milk using its tongue, I too could enjoy drinking it quickly in small amounts




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